New obesity drug HCR-188 enters first human safety trial

NCT ID NCT06845943

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests a new drug called HCR-188 in 48 overweight or obese adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as injections. The goal is to check for side effects and gather initial information, not to treat obesity directly.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigative Site

    Herston, Queensland, Australia

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